Monthly Newsletter
December 2024 - Vol. 19, No. 12
< November 2024 | January 2025 >
Latest Headlines — College News Feed
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Veterinary students receive Kansas Livestock Foundation scholarships
Two CVM students each have been awarded a $1,500 Cartridges for Cash (CFC) scholarship from Merck Animal Health and KLF. Congrats to first-year studen Maggie Brown and third-year student Chance Kopsa. This award recognizes K-State veterinary school students with a career goal of being a large animal veterinarian. |
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Dr. Susan Nelson shares tips to keep your pets safe and less stressed this holiday season
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Veterinary Vertex podcast features Ph.D. student Dr. Lilli Heinen, DVM 2024
Dr. Lilli Heinen, DVM class of 2024 and current Ph.D. student, is focused on research to help the bovine industry. Hosted by Lisa Fortier and Sarah Wright, listen to this podcast that takes you into Dr. Heinen's world, exploring her award-winning AJVR article on predictive models for Bovine Respiratory Disease outcomes in feedlot cattle. |
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Dr. Jürgen Richt leads investigation into troubling swine disease virus
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VHC continues to serve the community
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Dr. Jayme Souza-Neto receives K-State faculty scholar award for research spotlight
Dr. Jayme Souza-Neto, assistant professor of diagnostic medicine and pathobiology, was recognized as a faculty scholar for the K-State Office of the Vice President for Research. He was featured in a faculty spotlight in September in the "Research Weekly" email that is sent out by the OVPR. Click on the headline and scroll down to see the spotlight feature. |
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Frontier Field Trip reenacts public health mystery in Council Grove; Applied learning experience explores public health crisis management By Rylee Coy
Dr. Justin Kastner, far right, leads a historical, public health exercise where students take on different roles of historical persons in order to "solve" the mystery of what happened and how it could have been prevented. The theme of this event is the 1993 Milwaukee cryptosporidiosis outbreak, the largest waterborne disease outbreak in U.S. history. |
"Many animal-related emergency room visits during the holidays are due to pets eating something inappropriate, whether intentionally given or by accident," said Dr. Susan Nelson. "Some foods cause upset stomachs, some are poisonous and some can cause life-threatening obstructions." See her full list of tips by clicking the link above.
The CVM's Dr. Jürgen A. Richt is one of six researchers to receive funding from the Swine Health Information Center and Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research for the Japanese Encephalitis Virus Research Program. A total of $1.3 million has been awarded to six projects to enhance prevention, preparedness, mitigation and response capabilities for JEV.
Changes in the road construction on Denison Avenue impact traditional access to the Veterinary Health Center as of Dec. 16 and continuing into the new year. Click the headline for a map with recommended alternate routes for both small and large animal appointments. 
Regular features
Alumni Events, Development and Continuing Education
The Veterinary Medical Alumni Association organizes alumni receptions at several of the national annual conferences plus continuing education events and more.
More Alumni Updates
CVM presents alumni recognition award to Dr. Maureen Sutter, DVM 2007, at AAEP reception in Orlando
Dr. Maureen Sutter, Paola, Kansas, was presented with a 2024 Alumni Recognition Award by Hodes Family Dean Dr. Bonnie Rush at the alumni reception in Orlando, Florida, held in conjunction with the AAEP conference. Dr. Sutter is the owner of Red Oak Animal Hospital in Bucyrus, Kansas. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Kansas State University in 2007. After completing an ambulatory internship at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, she began working for the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and covered several high-stakes races (including the 2009 Kentucky Derby). In 2010, she was given the opportunity to return home to Kansas and continue her passion for helping animals and their owners. Read her full bio.
Watch our newest video biographies online
You watch our newest alumni biography videos from November:
Dr. Hank Reuter in the graduating class of 1973. If you are interested in taking part in this exciting and meaningful project, please contact Sharon Greene at 785-532-4229 or sharong@vet.k-state.edu for more information.
Keep in touch with the K-State CVM and your classmates through the VMAA
As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen the bonds within our alumni community, we're excited to announce a new initiative to keep you more connected than ever before.
Update Your Biography: Your journey since graduation is an essential part of our shared history. We invite you to update your biography in our alumni database. Whether you've recently embarked on a new career path, achieved a personal milestone or relocated, we want to hear about it! By keeping your bio current, you help us celebrate your successes and ensure that our records accurately reflect the vibrant lives of our alumni.
Join Alumni Groups and Associations: We're also encouraging you to add yourself to alumni groups or professional associations that you are a part of within Wild Apricot. These groups are designed to bring together alumni with shared interests, professions or geographic locations. By joining, you'll receive tailored communications about events, networking opportunities and news relevant to your group. It's a fantastic way to stay involved, meet fellow alumni and expand your professional and personal networks.
How to Get Started:
- Log in to Wild Apricot
- Click your name in the upper right-hand corner of your screen.
- Click edit profile.
- Make any necessary updates
- Browse the available groups and associations and join those that resonate with you. Also, if you are a part of those not listed, please email vmaa@vet.k-state.edu
- Update your biography in our Alumni Database to reflect your latest achievements and life changes.
By keeping your information up-to-date and joining relevant groups, you'll not only stay informed but also contribute to the strength and unity of our alumni community.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us at vmaa@vet.k-state.edu. We're here to help!
Upcoming receptions at national conferences
2025 VMX Alumni Reception
Cuba Libre Restaurant and Rum Bar
Orlando, Florida
January 25, 2025
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Submit nominations for Alumni Recognition Awards onlineSee our new online nomination form to nominate a fellow alumnus for one of our many annual recognition awards, presented at the national conferences: VMX, WVC, AVMA and the Annual Conference for Veterinarians. See full details at the link below. https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_08LT9Mrrwr4PQjA |
In Memoriam - Recently Departed Alumni*Click names (when underlined) to see obituaries John Deam, DVM 1956 Earl Tobler, DVM 1958 Richard L. Hackler, DVM 1959 Donald Impson, DVM 1959 Richard Bowen, DVM 1961 Ben R. Craig, DVM 1961 Duane Thomas, DVM 1963 Gary Thomas, DVM 1965 Warren E. "Gene" Boomer, DVM 1969 Patrick J. Growney, DVM 1975 |
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Anna Harris
News Ticker
Special Alert on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza from the Veterinary Health CenterDue to the highly contagious nature of HPAI, the VHC is implementing strict precautions to reduce the risk of exposure of hospital patients to this virus. The Exotics Zoological Medicine Service is currently unable to accept poultry and avian wildlife species (chickens, turkeys, quail, pheasants, and waterfowl). Client-owned birds, such as parrots and canaries, that live indoors will still continue to be seen by our veterinarians. If you have questions, please call in advance, 785-532-5690. See the full announcement online.
Fall newsletter from the Center for Outcomes Research and Epidemiology (CORE)See the latest news from the Center for Outcomes Research and Epidemiology. Click on the image below for the Fall 2024 newsletter.
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Annual symposium focuses on good nutrition for pets
The CVM hosted the 6th Annual Hills Clinical Nutrition Symposium in early December. Upper left: Dr. Elizabeth Davis welcomes attendees to the symposium. The featured speaker was Dr. Camille Torres-Henderson (upper right), who talked about common condition and morbidities for senior dogs and cats. Bottom: The CVM's Dr. Susan Nelson and Dr. Katherine Oakes join Dr. Ally Spitz for a Q and A session.
Conducting a field investigation
Fourth-year CVM students Cody Minyard and Sierra Shelit suit up to complete some necropsies during a field disease investigation.
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Season's Greetings
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New Arrivals/Recent Departures
CVM News Feed is published each month by the Marketing and Communications Office at the College of Veterinary Medicine. The editor is Joe Montgomery, jmontgom@vet.k-state.edu.